Note: Question #1 includes two parts. Each response for this question is worth two points, so in total, question #1 is worth four points.
1. This myth looks at life as a continuous cycle, which is an aspect we have seen in a number of myths. Alternative views on this continous cycle includes that life continues to improve and conversely that life continues to get worse.
a) Which of these two views (improve/worsen) of life do you find more realistic? Why do you believe this?
b) Which of these two views (improve/worsen) of life do you find most appealing? (Appealing may not match realistic, and this is okay.) Why do you find this one view more appealing?
2. Based on this myth and including what else you may know about dharma, what are the advantages of living according to dharma? What are the disadvantages?
3. Based on this myth, does the concept of dharma support or oppose any effort to correct social injustice? Explain your response.
Note: Question #1 includes two parts. Each response for this question is worth two points, so in total, question #1 is worth four points.
1. This myth looks at life as a continuous cycle, which is an aspect we have seen in a number of myths. Alternative views on this continous cycle includes that life continues to improve and conversely that life continues to get worse.
a) Which of these two views (improve/worsen) of life do you find more realistic? Why do you believe this?
b) Which of these two views (improve/worsen) of life do you find most appealing? (Appealing may not match realistic, and this is okay.) Why do you find this one view more appealing?
2. Based on this myth and including what else you may know about dharma, what are the advantages of living according to dharma? What are the disadvantages?
3. Based on this myth, does the concept of dharma support or oppose any effort to correct social injustice? Explain your response.